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Creative Uses for Cafeteria Trays | Child Holding Lunch Tray

10 Creative Uses for Stainless Steel Cafeteria Trays

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Stainless Steel Cafeteria Trays Cafeteria trays – those familiar, rectangular companions of lunchtime routines. But did you know they can hold a wealth of possibilities beyond simply carrying food? With a little imagination, a school...
Easy Savory Pancakes for Kids (No Mealtime Battles)

Savory Pancakes for Dinner? Why Okonomiyaki is a Pediatrician-Approved Weeknight Win

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa As a pediatrician and mom of three, I’m always searching for dinners that are quick, affordable, and nourishing, but still fun for kids. Enter Okonomiyaki: a Japanese “savory...
Press About Ahimsa That You Might Have Missed

Ahimsa Leading the Change

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

I never imagined that stainless steel dishware could spark so much conversation, but here we are. Over the past few years, word about Ahimsa has spread farther than I dreamed it would. From big names...
The Best Dishware Swap for Healthy Family Mealtimes

How We Get our Color and What it Means For Your Kids

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Stainless steel is already a win in our house. It's strong, safe, easy to clean, and doesn’t leach chemicals into food. But let’s be honest — kids don’t always get excited about plates. Color draws...
Healthy Sweet Potato Nachos Kids Will Actually Eat

Sweet Potato Nachos for Kids: A Fun, Healthy Twist on a Classic Favorite

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician and a mom of three, and let me tell you, nacho night just got a healthy glow-up. These sweet potato nachos are cheesy, crunchy, and...
The Best Dishware Swap for Healthy Family Mealtimes

Best Plates for Families: Ahimsa Stainless Steel Dishware

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Our kitchen used to feel like a juggling act I couldn’t win. I’d open the cabinet and pull out a chipped plastic plate, stained from spaghetti sauce that never fully washed out. The bamboo set...
Quick Veggie Pizza Quesadilla for Busy Weeknights

The 10-Minute Pizza Quesadilla Hack That Sneaks in Veggies (No Blender Needed!)

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician—and a mom of three. So when I tell you I’ve made this dinner dozens of times during the post-school chaos, I mean it. It’s fast....
The Best Dishware Swap for Healthy Family Mealtimes

Sustainable Shopping: Add Stainless Steel Dishware to Your List

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Labor Day sales pop up everywhere this time of year — clothes, patio sets, power tools. But for a lot of families, the checklist looks a little different. Instead of chasing markdowns on things that...
3-Ingredient Breakfast Cookies for Busy Mornings

Brain-Boosting Breakfast Cookies for the School Year Rush (3 Ingredients, 5 Minutes!)

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m Dr. Manasa Mantravadi, pediatrician, mom of three, and founder of The Pediatrician Kitchen. And if your school mornings feel more like a sprint than a slow pour...

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